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Hesai Technology, a global leader in lidar solutions, is set to showcase its latest portfolio of high-performance lidar sensors at the IAA Mobility 2025 event in Munich, Germany. The company will feature its next-generation products, including the automotive-grade, ultra-long-range lidar ETX and the fully solid-state lidar FTX, both designed to accelerate the adoption of L3 and L4 autonomous driving.
Key Highlights
- New Product Showcase: Hesai is unveiling its advanced ETX and FTX lidar systems at IAA Mobility 2025.
- ETX Lidar: An ultra-long-range sensor with an 800-channel count and 400 m ranging capability, setting a new industry benchmark.
- FTX Lidar: A fully solid-state, blind-spot lidar with a 180° x 140° field of view to eliminate perception gaps.
- Mass Production: Both the ETX and FTX systems are scheduled for mass production in 2026.
- Industry Partnerships: Collaborations with AGC Wideye and Saint-Gobain Sekurit enable seamless behind-the-windshield integration.
ETX: Redefining High-Performance Lidar Capability
The centerpiece of Hesai’s showcase is the ETX lidar, a system engineered to redefine the capabilities of high-performance sensors for L3 and L4 autonomous vehicles. The ETX features an unmatched 800-channel count, a ranging capability of 400 meters at 10% reflectivity, and an exceptionally fine resolution of 0.05° × 0.025°. These specifications are achieved while adhering to Class 1 eye safety standards.
This performance is made possible by Hesai’s fourth-generation technology platform, which includes three core innovations:
- Photon Vector Technology (PVT): Custom high-power VCSEL laser arrays enhance photon transmission efficiency, boosting ranging capability by 30%.
- Addressable Photon Isolation (API): This technology mitigates channel blooming common in other lidars, ensuring high-precision point clouds, and achieves a 95% reduction in the false positive rate in difficult conditions.
- Intelligent Point Cloud Engine (IPE): Leveraging quantum optics principles, the engine removes over 99.9% of environmental noise from elements like rain, fog, or dust.
Despite its powerful performance, the ETX maintains a compact design with a 32 mm height, which is 35% smaller than comparable products, making it ideal for discreet integration behind a vehicle’s windshield. A global OEM has already selected the ETX for multiple vehicle models, with mass production expected to begin in 2026.
Advanced Windshield Integration Partnerships
To demonstrate the ETX’s seamless integration, Hesai is collaborating with leading automotive glass manufacturers AGC Wideye and Saint-Gobain Sekurit. These partnerships allow Hesai to present a live point cloud demonstration of the ETX operating from behind a vehicle windshield at its IAA Mobility booth.
“Saint-Gobain partnered with Hesai to push the boundaries of lidar integration behind the windshield, combining optical performance with seamless in-cabin design,” stated A. Jaafar, Innovation Manager of Saint-Gobain Sekurit. “This solution empowers automakers to deliver safer, smarter, and more elegant ADAS systems at industrial scale.”
FTX: Completing the L3 Autonomous Driving Puzzle
Hesai is also presenting the FTX, a fully solid-state blind-spot lidar designed to provide the crucial perception needed for safe L3 autonomous driving. The FTX uses solid-state electronic scanning to deliver an expansive 180° x 140° field of view, offering more than double the resolution of its predecessor. It is also 66% lighter, with a small optical window of just 50 × 30 mm, allowing for flexible integration.
The FTX is engineered to detect low-lying obstacles like road posts and supports functions such as autonomous parking and safe lane changes. When paired with the long-range ETX, it forms the Hesai Infinity Eye B solution, delivering panoramic perception for advanced autonomous systems. The FTX is also slated for mass production in 2026, further solidifying Hesai’s role in advancing the future of mobility.
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